"Qiong Jie, just swipe the card!"
No one present expected Tang Yuan to be so straightforward. Not to mention Sun Fuzheng and the others, even the Madam, who had been sitting opposite Sun Fuzheng the whole time, couldn't help but glance at Tang Yuan.
"Nannan, handle the formalities for Tang Xiaoyou."
Sun Fuzheng gazed longingly at his cherished collection of many years, then sighed and instructed Sun Qiong.
Sun Qiong responded, took the bank card Tang Yuanhanded her, and walked to the back with the tray.
"Sit, sit."
"After the formalities, it still needs to be packaged."
Sun Fuzheng waved at Tang Yuan, saying with a chuckle.
Tang Yuan nodded slightly and found a random spot to sit down with Wen Muxue. However, his gaze once again fell upon the Madam. Finally, unable to hold back, he proactively asked, "Madam, may I be so bold as to ask where you had this Chinese-style outfit custom-made?"
The Chinese-style clothing on the Madam, regardless of its material, craftsmanship, or design, perfectly aligned with Tang Yuan's aesthetic. Moreover, he could tell that her outfit was definitely not a mass-produced style, as only tailor-made garments would have such perfect details.
Faced with Tang Yuan's sudden inquiry, both Sun Fuzheng and the Madam were momentarily stunned. They exchanged a look, and then Sun Fuzheng asked with some curiosity, "Tang Xiaoyou, are you interested in Chinese-style clothing?"
"Yes."
"Whether it's traditional Tang suits, Zhongshan suits, or new Chinese-style clothing, I'm very interested. It's just that I've never found a suitable designer. However, I just saw this Madam's clothing; it retains traditional Chinese style while incorporating modern tailoring techniques, which really suits my taste and makes me quite excited."
Tang Yuan replied with a smile, his expression very frank.
"Oh my."
"If that's the case, then you've certainly asked the right person."
After Sun Fuzheng finished speaking, he pointed to the Madam in front of him: "Let me introduce her to you. Her name is Fang Rong. She is a national-level Yun Brocade Arts and Crafts Master, a representative inheritor of national intangible cultural heritage, and the recipient of the 2013 China Fashion Design Gold Award, the highest honor. She currently operates a clothing studio specializing in high-end Chinese-style private custom clothing. Many entertainment industry superstars and business magnates are her clients."
Upon hearing Sun Fuzheng's introduction, Tang Yuancouldn't help but show a hint of surprise. Originally, he merely thought the Madam looked elegant and dignified, and her Chinese-style clothing perfectly matched his aesthetic, but he never expected her to have such an impressive background.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Tang Yuan."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuan immediately stood up and extended his hand to Fang Rong. She, in turn, did not act superior; seeing Tang Yuan stand up, she also immediately rose from her chair. Although she didn't know Tang Yuan's background, judging solely from how he had just spent a fortune without batting an eye, his background must be either wealthy or noble.
"I never expected Mr. Tang, at such a young age, not only to enjoy cultural artifacts but also Chinese-style clothing. This is truly quite rare among contemporary young people," Fang Rong said, her voice as gentle as jade. She shook hands with Tang Yuan, exchanging pleasantries.
"The vast land of China, with its long and rich history, has countless cultural treasures within its five-thousand-year river of history. Therefore, I have always believed that whether it's clothing or anything else, only the national style represents the pinnacle of art."
When Tang Yuan spoke these words, he exuded intense confidence. This confidence stemmed from his previous life, a cultural confidence bestowed upon him by his nation, innate and deeply ingrained.
Both Sun Fuzheng and Fang Rong could feel the strong confidence emanating from Tang Yuan. They were both greatly surprised and deeply comforted, because, strictly speaking, they were both inheritors of traditional Chinese culture. Seeing Tang Yuan, who loved traditional culture so much, they couldn't help but feel a sense of having found a successor.
"Madam Fang, may I ask if your clothing studio offers men's custom clothing?"
Tang Yuan asked Fang Rong, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"Of course, our clothing studio can customize both men's and women's clothing, with diverse design styles. We also master various traditional tailoring techniques and numerous traditional silk weaving crafts, such as Kesi, Yun Brocade, Su Embroidery, Xiangyunsha, and various grades of fabrics—we have everything here."
"Across the country, our clothing studio should be considered preeminent in the field of high-end Chinese custom clothing. I wouldn't dare say we're number one, but I can confidently say we're consistently in the top three."
As she finished speaking, a hint of pride flashed across Fang Rong's face.
Tang Yuan nodded slightly, a look of admiration appearing on his face at the appropriate moment.
In such a well-informed modern society, whether something is true or false can be verified with a quick search. Therefore, Tang Yuan didn't think Fang Rongwas exaggerating; even if there was some embellishment, it wouldn't be much.
"Madam Fang, since that's the case, shall we add each other on WeChat?"
"When I have time later, how about I visit your studio?"
Tang Yuan proactively took out his phone and asked with a smile.
"Sounds good."
"I'll send you the address later. You're welcome to come anytime you're free."
Fang Rong naturally wouldn't refuse Tang Yuan. She specializes in high-end customization, specifically serving wealthy individuals. Tang Yuan had just demonstrated his level of wealth, so Fang Rong was, of course, very welcoming to such a high-quality client.
After they added each other on WeChat, Tang Yuanalso added Sun Fuzheng.
"Tang Xiaoyou, I have a group here. It's filled with seasoned collectors from the domestic collecting world. They each have their own preferences and strengths, and they exchange information and help each other out. For example, where treasure appraisal events will be held, what special auctions will be hosted by which auction house recently, or which collector plans to sell what collection—these kinds of messages are often shared here."
"Do you want to join this group? If you do, I'll add you."
After Sun Fuzheng and Tang Yuan added each other on WeChat, he pointed to the group pinned at the top of his WeChat, briefly introduced it, and then asked Tang Yuan.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Mr. Sun, please add me!"
After hearing Sun Fuzheng's introduction, Tang Yuan's eyes immediately lit up. The da shou cang jia systemhe possessed would certainly continue to give him tasks in the future. If he had such a group, it would undoubtedly make it much more convenient to collect things in the future.
"Heh heh..."
"I've already added you."
"After joining the group, change your name to your real name. Be careful not to discuss topics unrelated to collecting, or you might get kicked out by the group owner."
Sun Fuzheng chuckled twice, simultaneously advising him.
"Don't worry, I promise not to cause you any trouble!"
Tang Yuan immediately assured him.
As the situation opened up, with Sun Fuzhengbridging the gap, Tang Yuan and Fang Rong's communication gradually increased. They chatted and exchanged pleasantries, slowly becoming more familiar. However, Wen Muxue couldn't interject into their conversation at all and could only sit quietly beside Tang Yuan like a mascot.
But even acting as a mascot, Wen Muxue felt very happy. After all, if not for Tang Yuan, how could she have witnessed so many things today? A private museum, a million-dollar seal, and a top domestic designer—these things were truly quite distant for her in the past.
After about twenty minutes of conversation, Sun Qiong returned to the hall with the ten packaged seal gift boxes, along with the bank card and various documents. Tang Yuan took the items and did not linger further, bidding farewell to Sun Fuzheng and the others, and leaving Baoyinzai with Wen Muxue...